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Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0260 I002
Date Range
1876/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1876/11
Year
1876
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
East Donegal Twp.
Inspections
Little Chickies Creek
Little Chiques Creek
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Rapho Twp.
Reports
Stauffer's Mill
Place
East Donegal Twp. and Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0260 I002
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1876.
Location: On public highway near Stauffer's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0260 I004
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1884
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Little Chiques Creek
Little Chickies Creek
East Donegal Twp.
Rapho Twp.
Mount Joy
Columbia
Myer's Crossing
Fords
Petitions
Bridges
Place
East Donegal Twp. and Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0260 I004
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1884.
Location: On public road from Mount Joy to Columbia at Myer's Crossing.
Document type: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
32.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0405 I002
Date Range
1809
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1809
Year
1809
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Anderson's Ferry, Donegal Twp.
Bridges
Chickies Creek
Chiques Creek
Creeks
Hempfield Twp.
Lancaster
New Haven, Warwick Twp.
Petitions
Rapho Twp.
Waterford, Donegal Twp.
Place
Hempfield Twp. and Rapho Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0405 I002
Box Number
006
Additional Notes
[Hempfield Twp. and Rapho Twp.]
Location: On public highway from Lancaster to New Haven, Warwick Twp.; Waterford, Donegal Twp.; and Anderson's Ferry, Donegal Twp.
Document type: Petition for a bridge.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0275 I005
Date Range
1879/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1879/11
Year
1879
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Martin, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Earl Station, East Earl Twp.
East Earl Twp.
Fairville, East Earl Twp.
Henry Martin's Mill
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
East Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0275 I005
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1879.
Location: On public highway from Fairville, East Earl Twp., to East Earl Station, East Earl Twp., near Henry Martin's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 3 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
20.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0235 I007
Date Range
1885/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1885/04
Year
1885
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Cocalico Creek
Creeks
East Cocalico Twp.
Leinbach's Mill
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reamstown, East Cocalico Twp.
Reports
Stevens, East Cocalico Twp.
Place
East Cocalico Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0235 I007
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1885.
Location: On road from Reamstown, East Cocalico Twp., to Stevens, East Cocalico Twp., near Leinbach's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
4 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
39.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0275 I002
Date Range
1870
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1870
Year
1870
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Blue Ball, East Earl Twp.
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Earl Twp.
Fairville, East Earl Twp.
Inspections
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
East Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0275 I002
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1870.
Location: On public road from Fairville, East Earl Twp., to Blue Ball, East Earl Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
323.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0275 I003
Date Range
1872/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1872/11
Year
1872
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Earl Twp.
Goodville, East Earl Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Spring Grove, East Earl Twp.
Place
East Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0275 I003
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1872.
Location: At Spring Grove, East Earl Twp., on public highway to Goodville, East Earl Twp.
Document types: Petition for a bridge.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
400.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0275 I006
Date Range
1879/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1879/11
Year
1879
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Martin, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Blue Ball, East Earl Twp.
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Earl Twp.
Fairville, East Earl Twp.
Henry Martin's Mill
Inspections
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
East Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0275 I006
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1879.
Location: On road from Fairville, East Earl Twp., to Blue Ball, East Earl Twp., at Henry Martin's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
23.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0280 I005
Date Range
1927
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1927
Year
1927
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Earl Twp.
Goodville, East Earl Twp.
Orders
Petitions
Spring Grove, East Earl Twp.
Place
East Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0280 I005
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1927.
Location: Over Conestoga Creek, on public road leading from Goodville, East Earl Twp., to Spring Grove, East Earl Twp.
Document type: Petition and order for rebuilding bridge.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0280 I006
Date Range
1927/09
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1927/09
Year
1927
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Earl Twp.
Goodville, East Earl Twp.
Inspections
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Terre Hill, East Earl Twp.
Place
East Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0280 I006
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: September 1927.
Location: Over Conestoga Creek, on public road leading from Terre Hill, East Earl Twp., to Goodville, East Earl Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0235 I005
Date Range
1880/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1880/11
Year
1880
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Bucher's Mill
Cocalico Creek
Creeks
East Cocalico Twp.
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reamstown, East Cocalico Twp.
Reports
Place
East Cocalico Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0235 I005
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1880.
Location: On public road leading to Reamstown, East Cocalico Twp., near Bucher's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
6 items, 6 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
21.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0275 I004
Date Range
1874/11
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1874/11
Year
1874
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
East Earl Twp.
Goodville, East Earl Twp.
Inspections
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
East Earl Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0275 I004
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: November 1874.
Location: On public highway to Goodville, East Earl Twp.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
468.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0295 I008
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Description
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Year
1887
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
People
Bowman
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Mill Creek
East Lampeter Twp.
Smoketown, East Lampeter Twp.
Strasburg
Bowman's Creamery
Creameries
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
East Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0295 I008
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1887.
Location: On road leading from Smoketown, East Lampeter Twp., to Strasburg, at Bowman's Creamery.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0295 I010
Date Range
1889/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1889/04
Year
1889
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0004
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Creeks
East Lampeter Twp.
Greenland Mills
Greenland, East Lampeter Twp.
Mill Creek
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Place
East Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0295 I010
Box Number
004
Additional Notes
Court term: April 1889.
Location: On public highway from Greenland, East Lampeter Twp., at Greenland Mills.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 5 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
52.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Object ID
Bridge F0185 I001
Date Range
1874/04
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; order and report of viewers
Description
Court term: April 1874.
Location: On road leading from the Falmouth Turnpike to Middletown, Dauphin County.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
Date Range
1874/04
Year
1874
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0003
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conewago Creek
Conoy Twp.
Creeks
Falmouth Turnpike
Middletown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Turnpikes
West Donegal Twp., Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Place
Conoy Twp. and West Donegal Twp., Dauphin County
Extent
2 items, 3 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0185 I001
Box Number
003
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
446.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0025 I007
Date Range
1873/01
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1873/01
Year
1873
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Weaver, Isaac
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Caernarvon Twp.
Churchtown, Caernarvon Twp.
Conestoga Creek
Creeks
Isaac Weaver's Mill
Mills
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Spring Grove, East Earl Twp.
Place
Caernarvon Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0025 I007
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Court term: January 1873.
Location: On public highway from Churchtown, Caernarvon Twp., to Spring Grove, East Earl Twp., near Isaac Weaver's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
4 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
403.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0025 I008
Date Range
1878/08
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1878/08
Year
1878
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Weaver, Isaac
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Creeks
Conestoga Creek
Caernarvon Twp.
Churchtown, Caernarvon Twp.
Spring Grove, East Earl Twp.
Isaac Weaver's Mill
Mills
Petitions
Orders
Reports
Inspections
Bridges
Place
Caernarvon Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0025 I008
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Court term: August 1878.
Location: On public highway from Churchtown, Caernarvon Twp., to Spring Grove, East Earl Twp., near Isaac Weaver's Mill.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
17.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Object ID
Bridge F0055 I006
Date Range
1883
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Bridge Records
Date Range
1883
Year
1883
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bartville, Bart Twp.
Bridges
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Octoraro Creek, West Branch
Old Harmony School
Orders
Petitions
Puseyville, East Drumore Twp.
Reports
Schools
Place
Colerain Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0055 I006
Box Number
001
Additional Notes
Bridge over [West Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Location: On public highway from "Old Harmony School House" to intersection with road from Bartville, Bart Twp., to Puseyville, East Drumore Twp.
Document types: Petition appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
2 items, 4 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
30.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; Order and report of viewers
Object ID
Bridge F0095 I001
Date Range
1886
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of viewers; Order and report of viewers
Description
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Court term: August 1886.
Location: On public road from Andrew's Bridge to the Union to Street Road in Chester County.
Document types: Petition for appointment of viewers.
Order and report of viewers.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1886
Year
1886
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Andrews Bridge
Bridges
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Street Road
Roads
Union, Colerain Twp.
Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County
Place
Colerain Twp. and Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0095 I001
Box Number
001
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
43.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of inspectors; Order for inspection and inspection report
Object ID
Bridge F0095 I002
Date Range
1888
Collection
Bridge Records
Title
Petition for appointment of inspectors; Order for inspection and inspection report
Description
Bridge over [East Branch] of Octoraro Creek
Location: On public highway from the road from Andrews Bridge to the Union to Street Road in Chester County.
Document types: Petition for appointment of inspectors.
Order for inspection and inspection report.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Date Range
1888
Year
1888
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Andrews Bridge
Bridges
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Colerain Twp.
Creeks
Inspections
Octoraro Creek, East Branch
Orders
Petitions
Reports
Roads
Street Road
Union, Colerain Twp.
Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County, Pennsylvania
Place
Colerain Twp. and Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County
Extent
2 items, 2 pieces
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Bridge F0095 I002
Box Number
001
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0324
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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